What does Easter mean to you?
Easter is not one day in a year, but a whole season of gazing into the mouth of an empty tomb believing against all odds, and even in our fear, that the rolled-away stone opens a door of promise to a broken world.
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Remembering Pope Francis
With the faithful around the world, we join our hearts in prayer for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis, Bishop of Rome.
Leaders speak out on Al Ahli Hospital attack
On Palm Sunday, the world awakened to the shattering news that the Al Ahli Arab Hospital, an institution operated in Gaza City by the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem, had, once again, been struck by Israeli missile attacks.
Climate justice is Easter work, leaders say ahead of Earth Day
This Earth Day, we invite you to see God’s beloved world with Easter eyes, to hear the calls of Earth Day with Easter ears, to regard the work of climate justice as Easter work, and to celebrate Easter by renewing your commitment to love the earth.
Joint Easter message from the Acting Primate and National Bishop
Archbishop and Acting Primate Anne Germond (Anglican Church of Canada) and National Bishop Susan Johnson (Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada) reflect on the new world order put in place by Christ’s resurrection.
Acting Primate’s Easter Appeal
This Easter, I share with you an important message that is at the heart of our faith and love for the Lord, a message of hope and salvation for the world.
Highlights from the Council of General Synod: March 7-9, 2025
These are the unofficial notes from meetings of the Council of General Synod (CoGS), the church’s governing body between national meetings of General Synod.
Highlights from the Council of General Synod: March 9, 2025
Members of Council of General Synod (CoGS) gathered at the Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre in Mississauga, Ont. at 9 a.m. EST. Messages to Next CoGS The Very Rev. Tim Dobbin and the Rev. Lucia Lloyd, co-chairs of the Planning and Agenda Team, invited council to present messages to the next CoGS. Members discussed what … Continued
Highlights from the Council of General Synod: March 8, 2025
Members of Council of General Synod (CoGS) gathered at the Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre in Mississauga, Ont. at 9 a.m. EST. Gospel-Based Discipleship CoGS began the day with gospel-based discipleship, reflecting upon Luke 5:27-32, in which the tax collector Levi holds a banquet for Jesus. When the Pharisees and their scribes complain to the … Continued
Highlights from the Council of General Synod: March 7, 2025
Members of Council of General Synod (CoGS) gathered at the Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre in Mississauga, Ont. at 9 a.m. EST. Opening Eucharist National Indigenous Anglican Archbishop Chris Harper presided at the opening Eucharist. Archbishop Anne Germond, Acting Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, delivered the homily. Members took a break from 10:05 … Continued
Lent, our ‘God-given time of disruption’
Disruptions can be the bane of our existence. Sometimes they affect us momentarily and are a mere inconvenience; other times they are life-altering.
Key dates for the Primatial election process: from the General Secretary
The General Synod will meet June 23-29, 2025, in London, Ontario. A major item of business will be the election on June 26 of a new Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada. This statement sets out the timelines so that the whole church may be well informed as to what will be communicated and when. A summary of key dates can be found at the end.
Statement on the death of Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, Aga Khan IV
As we join with many in mourning the death of Prince Karim Aga Khan, I extend on behalf of the Anglican Church of Canada our deepest condolences to his family and to our Ismaili Muslim neighbours here in Canada and all over the world.
Church leaders call for permanent ceasefire
We welcome the January 19, 2025, temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. This is a first step and potentially a meaningful one toward a permanent ceasefire and peace in this fractured land.
Black History Month celebrates heritage, gifts
In last month’s column I reflected on the Magi’s journey—both to and from the manger—emphasizing the significance of the paths we take after encountering the Christ child.